research Clinical Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
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research Synthesis of 5,6,6-[2H3]Finasteride and Quantitative Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma at Picogram Level by an Isotope-Dilution Mass Spectrometric Method
Accurate method measures finasteride levels in human plasma using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Progress and Therapeutic Potential
5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.
research Three Isostructural Solvates of Finasteride and Their Solid-State Characterization
Three new finasteride solvates found, change forms under different drying conditions.
research A Systematic Study of Determination and Validation of Finasteride Impurities Using Liquid Chromatography
Method found to accurately identify finasteride impurities using liquid chromatography.
research Finasteride and Its Potential for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: Evidence to Date
Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
research Steroidal 5α-Reductase and 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase (CYP17) Inhibitors Useful in the Treatment of Prostatic Diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
research An Efficient Synthesis of Dutasteride: Utilizing Benzoyl Group as Novel Lactamic Protecting Group
Researchers created a new, efficient way to make Dutasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, with high purity using a benzoyl group.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
research A Review on Steroidal 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research Synthesis and In Vitro Evaluation of 4-Substituted N-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-Oxo-4-Androstene-17β-Carboxamides as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Antiandrogens
The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
research Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Mechanisms of Inhibition of Rat Type 1 and 2 Steroid 5α-Reductases: Determinants for Different In Vivo Activities of GI198745 and Finasteride in the Rat
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research The Clinical Development of a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.
research The Effect of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Scalp Skin Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Patients with Male Pattern Baldness
Finasteride reduces scalp DHT levels, potentially treating male pattern baldness.
research FCE 28260, A New 5α-Reductase Inhibitor: In Vitro and In Vivo Effects
FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
research Finasteride: A Slow-Binding 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride slowly binds to 5-alpha-reductase, affecting enzyme stability and inhibitor potency.
research 5α-Metabolism in Finasteride-Treated Subjects and Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.
research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
research Hair Growth Effects of Oral Administration of Finasteride, a Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, Alone and in Combination with Topical Minoxidil in the Balding Stumptail Macaque
Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.
research Reversible Decreases of Fertility in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats Treated Orally with Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Species Differences in Prostatic Steroid 5α-Reductases of Rat, Dog, and Human
Different animals have unique versions of the enzyme that changes testosterone into another hormone, which is important for creating effective treatments for prostate and hair loss conditions.
research Early Postnatal Neuroactive Steroid Manipulation Differentially Affects Recognition Memory and Passive Avoidance Performance in Male Rats
Changing neuroactive steroids in baby male rats affects their memory and learning differently as they grow up.
research Improvement in Androgenetic Alopecia (Stage V) Using Topical Minoxidil in a Retinoid Vehicle and Oral Finasteride
Combination therapy improves hair growth in advanced hair loss.
research The Effects of Finasteride on Hair Growth, Hair Cycle Stage, and Serum Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Adult Male and Female Stumptail Macaques
Finasteride increases hair growth, prolongs hair cycle, and lowers dihydrotestosterone levels.
research The Stumptailed Macaque as a Model for Androgenetic Alopecia: Effects of Topical Minoxidil Analyzed by Use of the Folliculogram
The study used monkeys to test a hair loss treatment called minoxidil, which showed positive results.